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GFX 100S II vs Instax Mini 41

Quick take: The Instax Mini 41 is the most affordable; only the GFX 100S II is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

GFX 100S II — Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals: 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.

Instax Mini 41 — Style-Conscious Shooters & Gifting: A stylish step up from the Mini 12 — the retro design and refined feel make it one of the best-looking instant cameras at this price.

Who should buy what
GFX 100S II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Commercial and advertising photographers who need 102MP files
  • Landscape photographers wanting the ultimate detail in large format prints
  • GFX 100S owners upgrading to the new sensor and improved autofocus
  • Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Fujifilm offers
Instax Mini 41 (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Photographers who want their camera to look as good as the prints it makes
  • Mini 12 owners who want a more premium, retro-styled upgrade
  • Anyone buying a stylish instant camera as a gift
  • Casual shooters who value aesthetics alongside simplicity
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification GFX 100S IIFujifilm · 2024Instax Mini 41Fujifilm · 2025
Price £4,999£94Best
Sensor 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)
Resolution 102.0MP—
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60pN/A — instant film camera
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detectionFixed focus (0.3m–∞)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBISNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 7fpsNo burst rate
Battery Life ~530 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)
Weight 883g (body only)~310g (with batteries, without film)Best
Dimensions 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm112 × 116 × 68mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dotsReal-image optical viewfinder with selfie mirror
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreenNo screen
Mount Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)Fixed lens
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-IIN/A — instant film only
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, BluetoothNo wireless connectivity

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
GFX 100S II
Instax Mini 41
Portrait
9.0/10
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Street
6.2/10
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Travel
6.1/10
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Wedding & Events
8.6/10
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Filmmaking
7.1/10
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Documentary
7.7/10
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Sports & Action
6.7/10
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Landscape
8.5/10
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Wildlife
6.7/10
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Casual
4.9/10
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Food
8.0/10
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Macro
7.5/10
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Architecture
9.0/10
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Astrophotography
5.9/10
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Fun & simple
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8.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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